RN - Lactation/Mother Baby

Company: PeaceHealth
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Lactation/Mother Baby Unit for a Full Time, Evening position. Hourly compensation starts at $34.45, more depending on experience.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
This position will be working Eves/Nights. Hours are 2000-0400
JOB SUMMARY
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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  Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
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  Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
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  Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
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  Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
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  Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  EDUCATION:
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    Graduate of an approved school of nursing required.
    
  • BSN preferred.
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    Specialty certification preferred.
    EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
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      Mother-Baby experience preferred.
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      1 year of Lactation RN experience Required.
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      At least one year of acute care experience with patients requiring complex medical care is required.
      LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
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        Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing at date of hire.
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        Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
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        NRP required within one month of hire.
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        IBCLC required at date of hire.
        OTHER SKILLS:
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          Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
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          Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures
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          Basic computer skills
          ST. JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
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            Work requires active physical exertion up to 66% of the time
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            Ability to lift, push, pull objects weighing 75 lbs or less.
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            Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more. Work may involve exposure to hazardous medication and/or chemicals and sharp instruments.
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            Job duties require intense concentration and attention to detail up to 34-65% of work time.
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            For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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